You may have suffered serious and life-threatening injuries if you’ve been injured in a California trucking accident. You may face long hospitalizations, lengthy rehabilitation, and a lifetime of disability. Sometimes, however, drivers are lucky enough to escape without grave injuries and can take a few steps to help them recover compensation later on. Knowing what to do after a...
Continue ReadingThe landscape and weather patterns of California make it a prime destination for motorcyclists throughout the United States. Unfortunately, that means thousands of motorcycle accidents happen on California roads every year. The size and shape of motorcycles make them less visible to drivers of passenger vehicles and other automobiles, putting motorcyclists at higher risk of a crash. Additionally, the...
Continue ReadingThere are a number of different types of accidents that can cause a traumatic brain injury. Further, these types of injuries can cause a wide range of short-term and long-term symptoms. And unfortunately, traumatic brain injury’s long-term effects can permanently change your life. If you suffered a traumatic brain injury in an accident, it might be comforting to know...
Continue ReadingYou have probably heard of cars or other vehicles referred to as “lemons.” Most people know that a lemon is a vehicle that isn’t driveable or has many problems. California has laws that deal specifically with lemons and protect people from bad car deals. In this article, the car accident lawyers at Wells Call Injury Lawyers will discuss how...
Continue ReadingThere is no ideal car accident to be in, but a T-bone accident can be truly devastating. A T-bone accident occurs when the side of one vehicle is struck head-on by the front of another vehicle. The vehicles form the shape of a “T” at the point of impact. There is generally little to no time to brace for...
Continue ReadingIf you have lost a loved one due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another, you may be entitled to compensation. In general, there are two types of actions that you can file after you have lost someone: a wrongful death action and a survival action. The two actions are similar, but they do have important differences. This article discusses...
Continue ReadingKnee injuries are excruciating. While knee injuries caused by sports injuries and slip-and-fall accidents don’t surprise us, most of us aren’t as familiar with these injuries caused by car accidents. But they are some of the most common injuries after a car wreck. And they can range from minor swelling to sprains, dislocations, ligament tears, and knee fractures. Unfortunately,...
Continue ReadingSpouses and domestic partners rely on each other for many things. A loss of consortium claim is one way to recover financially after the death or injury of your spouse or partner. Wells Call Injury Lawyers offers decades of experience in California personal injury law to help you understand the loss of consortium claim. Contact us today to get...
Continue ReadingMost accident victims are familiar with the fact that the majority of personal injury cases get settled out of court before they reach trial. Primarily, this is because settling a case provides both sides with certainty and eliminates the risk of going to trial. From the accident victim’s standpoint, a settlement also means they obtain a quicker resolution to...
Continue ReadingIn California, many personal injury claims hinge on proving that one party was negligent and that their negligence caused the victim’s damages. A party acts negligently when they fail to act as a reasonably prudent person would under the same or similar circumstances. However, even if you can show that a party acted unreasonably, you still need to prove...
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